List of PWHL individual award winners


The Professional Women's Hockey League presents numerous awards to individual players and personnel at the end of each season, including those recognizing the most valuable players, and the season's best forward, defender, goaltender, rookie, and coach. The recipients of these awards are chosen by a "selection committee with a cross-section of representatives including national and local media, former players, the Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association, and team personnel." Awards honoring the season's top points and goal scorers are also respectively presented by the league.

Key

Color/symbolExplanation
Selected for an All-Star Showcase
Selected for an All-Star Team
§PWHL Finals runner-up

Billie Jean King Most Valuable Player

The Billie Jean King Most Valuable Player award honors the most valuable player in the overall season, and was named after PWHL Advisory Board member Billie Jean King.
SeasonPlayerPositionNationalityTeam
2023–24Natalie SpoonerForwardToronto Sceptres
2024–25Marie-Philip PoulinForwardMontreal Victoire

Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player

The Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player award honors the most valuable player in the postseason PWHL Playoffs tournament, and was named after PWHL Advisory Board member Ilana Kloss.
SeasonPlayerPositionNationalityTeam
2023–24Taylor HeiseForwardMinnesota Frost
2024–25Gwyneth Philips§GoaltenderOttawa Charge

Forward of the Year

The PWHL Forward of the Year award honors the best forward of the season.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2023–24Natalie SpoonerToronto Sceptres
2024–25Marie-Philip PoulinMontreal Victoire

Defender of the Year

The PWHL Defender of the Year award honors the best defender of the season.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2023–24Erin AmbroseMontreal Victoire
2024–25Renata FastToronto Sceptres

Goaltender of the Year

The PWHL Goaltender of the Year award honors the best goaltender of the season.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2023–24Kristen CampbellToronto Sceptres
2024–25Ann-Renée DesbiensMontreal Victoire

Rookie of the Year

The PWHL Rookie of the Year award honors the best rookie of the season.
SeasonPlayerPositionNationalityTeam
2023–24Grace ZumwinkleForwardMinnesota Frost
2024–25Sarah FillierForwardNew York Sirens

Coach of the Year

The PWHL Coach of the Year award honors the best head coach of the season.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2023–24Troy RyanToronto Sceptres
2024–25Kori CheverieMontreal Victoire

Points Leader Award

The PWHL Points Leader Award is presented to the player with the season's most points.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2023–24Natalie SpoonerToronto Sceptres27
2024–25Hilary KnightBoston Fleet29
2024–25Sarah FillierNew York Sirens29

Top Goal Scorer Award

The PWHL Top Goal Scorer Award is presented to the player who scored the season's most goals.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2023–24Natalie SpoonerToronto Sceptres20
2024–25Marie-Philip PoulinMontreal Victoire19

Hockey For All Award

The PWHL Hockey for All Award presented by Scotiabank, is awarded to the player who made the greatest impact in their community during the regular season. Scotiabank will donate $10,000 to a Canadian charity of the winner's choice, that supports youth or grassroots hockey, with a focus on accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2023–24Maureen MurphyMontreal Victoire
2024–25Laura StaceyMontreal Victoire

Intact Impact Award

The PWHL Intact Impact Award honors one player on each team, who consistently went the extra mile to help the team and be a great teammate, displaying exceptional leadership, integrity, and an unwavering commitment. In recognition of their impact, Intact Insurance will donate money to a charity that supports youth development.
SeasonPlayerNationalityTeam
2024–25Jamie Lee RattrayBoston Fleet
2024–25Nicole HensleyMinnesota Frost
2024–25Amanda BoulierMontreal Victoire
2024–25Emmy FecteauNew York Sirens
2024–25Rebecca LeslieOttawa Charge
2024–25Allie MunroeToronto Sceptres